Happy Father's Day

 

Dad with Bedlington mid-1950's

Dad, it is FATHER’s DAY here and we’re remembering you. You gave much to so many over the decades. 

Dad & Mom early 1960's

 

As I picked the photos for today’s post I thought of how many people you influenced in some way. I recall, as I looked up from the lectern at the Old North Church (Forest Lawn – Hollywood) at a standing room only group of attendees, for your funeral, I became tearful due the amount of respect being shown by family, professional colleagues (yours- Pac Bell Tel.; mine- National Park Service) and of course the expansive community of “Dog People.” 

 

Laura Young: Miss California Ranger

The photos not only cover the decades, but your passion for life. I couldn’t find one of you saddled atop your beloved Morgan mare (Sonia), so I put in one of Laura reigning as “Miss California Ranger”. 

 

Dad Judging

Dad, Rick & Ken

The next photo shows you with my cousins (maternal) Rick Bowens and Ken Newlin in 1986: you are all laughing and having a great time. Probably listening to a standup routine from cousin Patrick Riley (channeling Aubrey Rhine) about how the Giants were going to rule. 

 

Anyway, had a pancake sandwich in your honor this morning (I didn’t land far from the tree). We continue to remember, love and respect you everyday: THANKS or being our FATHER… Phil, Chris (judging a Dog Show in Idaho Falls), & Laura

Mom & Dad: shore leave WWII.